Amanda Van Wyhe

Amanda has served the legal community in many ways. In 2009, she was officially recognized and commended by the Iowa Supreme Court for contributing more than 50 hours of pro bono service. In 2014, Amanda was elected to serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission for Judicial Election District 3B. Her term ended in 2019. Amanda also serves on the Woodbury County Bar Association Fee Arbitration Committee. In March 2015, Amanda accepted the position of special prosecutor with the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. As the special prosecutor, she represented the Tribe in the prosecution of all child and family court proceedings involving abuse, neglect, dependency and child in need of supervision cases. In addition to practicing as an attorney and special prosecutor, Amanda is also a divorce and family law mediator. In June 2015, Amanda left the Vriezelaar Law Firm and founded Van Wyhe Law Firm & Mediation Center, PLC. Van Wyhe Law Firm & Mediation Center, PLC is located in a historic home in the Rose Hill neighborhood of Sioux City, Iowa. The home has been restored with careful attention to its original charm and character (including quartersawn oak floors and ornate wall sconces) while making it a functional space for the law firm.